“The 'Searching for Sugar Man' of schlock TV” - The Oregonian
Starring Rob Stewart (CBS’s Tropical Heat, USA’s Suits. CW’s Nikita)
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“An endearingly weird consideration of niche stardom from the inside out.”
-NOW “One of the best indie cinematic treats” -Toronto Star |
“A winner!”
-National Post “An offbeat examination of fame.” -Ottawa Citizen |
"As part of the York Catholic District School Board's 'Faith Day,' we organized a screening of 'Slaughter Nick for President'...It was humorous, educational, authentic, and incredibly moving and inspirational. It demonstrated that everyone has a part to play in this life and that small actions can inspire big changes.... ['Slaughter Nick'] could be utilized in a variety of ways with different audiences to teach about history, war, the power of peaceful protests, the importance of education and human rights, and the role that hope and humour can play in our lives, when it comes to taking action to create a shared vision for positive change."
- Catherine Donovan, Vice-Principal, St. Justin Martyr Catholic Elementary School
- Catherine Donovan, Vice-Principal, St. Justin Martyr Catholic Elementary School
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FILM INFORMATION
GENRE: Documentary, Comedy
DIRECTORS: Rob Stewart, Liza Vespi & Marc Vespi DVDCAT#: PRDVD2591 RUNTIME: 73 min. RATING: NR PRODUCTION YEAR: 2013 LANGUAGE: English PUBLIC PERFORMANCE RIGHTS LICENSING: Universities, schools, & libraries starting at $199 Other Organizations & Institutions please contact info@passionriver.com for a quote Subject Areas: Documentary, European Studies, Cultural Studies, Media and Film Studies
Synopsis: When an out-of-work actor discovers through Facebook that he’s been wildly famous in Serbia for almost two decades, he sets out to discover why. SLAUGHTER NICK FOR PRESIDENT examines how Rob Stewart became a symbol of freedom for non-violent Serbian protests through his role as Nick Slaughter on CBS’s Tropical Heat (aka Sweating Bullets). Stewart’s Serbian visit, dubbed “Slaughtermania” by the national press, uncovers the surprising meaning behind the show’s popularity, the blurred distinction between an actor and his character, and tells the inspiring story of the Serbian protesters. |
